As an implementation science partnership mechanism, the URC-implemented USAID Health Evaluation and Applied Research Development (HEARD) Project catalyzes improvements in health and development policy and practice through better use of evidence and data on national, regional, and global levels. Real-time improvements in…
Strategic partnership is at the heart of the Implementation Science Collaborative (ISC), the major output of USAID’s Health Evaluation and Applied Research Development (HEARD) Project. Comprised of a diverse set of partners from regional health bodies, government stakeholders, implementers, researchers, and advocates,…
The Implementation Science Collaborative (ISC) recently launched a new knowledge management library. This online repository provides a centralized location for global health researchers and implementers to access implementation science related resources, including: The ISC Resource Database is searchable by network area, language,…
More than 1,000 people joined URC at CSIS last Thursday for an important conversation on the impact of the war in Ukraine on its health system, and how mental health needs might be addressed during Ukraine’s reconstruction. The event was introduced by…
The URC family mourns the passing of David D. “Dave” Nicholas, MD, MPH, former URC Senior Vice President who was responsible for the development of URC’s global leadership in health care quality improvement. Dave was a pediatrician and public health expert who…
As the world’s deadliest infectious disease, TB infects approximately 10 million people globally each year, killing 1.5 million of these. Uganda is one of the 22 WHO-designated TB high burden countries. On Uganda’s military bases, there is a high potential of contracting…
On May 12, the global community recognizes International Nurses Day, drawing attention to the immeasurable impact nurses have on patients, their health, and well-being, and their broader impact on the provision of primary health care and achievement of health targets across the…
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has a long history of armed conflict and political instability that has contributed to population displacement and inequitable access to – and quality of – basic health care. Comprised of more than 7,000 islands,…
Recently, as part of a learning tour, URC brought together public, private, and non-governmental health leaders to share experiences and successes in community development in Bangladesh. The “Integrated Community Development for Better Health” learning event held on January 17 in Dhaka highlighted…
Cambodia is on track to achieve its goal of eliminating all forms of malaria by 2025, thanks to years of dedicated efforts by the country’s health leadership, international partners, local organizations, and others. Credit also is due to dedicated Cambodians such as…
